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Decks in this class (14)

CHAPTER 7
An ___ is a drug that stimulates ...,
An ___ is a drug that binds to a ...,
The __ name is nonproprietary
32  cards
Chapter 9 Airway Management
Carbon dioxide and oxygen are mov...,
The upper airway consists of thes...,
The lower airway is made up of th...
42  cards
Chapter 10: Shock
Medical shocked can be defined as...,
The underlying cause of shock,
___ is the presence of abnormally...
43  cards
Chapter 11: BLS Recusitation
Define bls,
Main focus of bls,
The four links in the chain of su...
6  cards
Miscellaneous Important Facts
For conscious medical patients __...,
The 6 infectious diseases that po...
2  cards
Chapter 13: Respiratory Emergencies
___ is a common complaint that ma...,
___ is the presence or build up o...,
___is a breach in the lung wall c...
13  cards
Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Emergencies
___ is the buildup of cholesterol...,
___ occurs when heart tissues do ...,
___ occurs when heart tissue down...
3  cards
Medications
Indications fever pain relief acu...,
Indications relief of mild pain o...,
Indications most oral poisonings ...
11  cards
Medical terminology
Inability to produce or understan...,
Lack of oxygen supply to the hear...,
Period following a seizure lastin...
8  cards
Chapter 17: Endocrine & Hematologic Emergencies
Diabetes affects the bodys abilit...,
In diabetes the body lacks or can...,
Diabetes affects ___ of the us po...
20  cards
Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment
Signs increasing respiratory dist...,
A patient who has suffered blunt ...,
Most appropriate treatment for mo...
4  cards
Final review
Signs of compensated shock include,
___ is indicative of decompensate...,
Reduced tidal volume would most l...
86  cards
Abbreviations
Fl or fld,
Fx,
G or gm
30  cards
Test prep
5 links in the chain of survival,
A normal heart rhythm is known as...,
Brain damage is likely after the ...
15  cards

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